Kayak Gear & Accessories
The right gear transforms good paddling days into great ones... keeping you safe, comfortable, and prepared for whatever conditions you encounter. But navigating the world of kayaking equipment can feel overwhelming when you're starting out. This section cuts through the marketing hype to focus on what actually matters: gear that enhances your safety, improves your experience, and proves its worth trip after trip. You'll learn how to select paddles that match your style, choose PFDs you'll actually want to wear, and organize waterproof storage that keeps your essentials accessible and dry. We'll guide you through clothing systems that adapt to changing conditions, navigation tools that build confidence, and transportation solutions that make getting to the water easier. Smart gear choices aren't about spending more... they're about investing wisely in equipment that supports your paddling journey for years to come.
Old Town Riverstream Unisex PFD / Life Jacket Review
You’ll like the Old Town Riverstream if you want a simple, adjustable PFD that stays low on kayak seats and won’t cramp your reach; it fits about 30–52-inch chests, has thin-back foam to clear seats, elastic keepers to stop strap flap, two zip pockets and D-rings for...
40LBS Thrust Transom Mount Saltwater Trolling Motor Review
You’ll get a compact 40 lb thrust transom motor that’s tuned for small saltwater boats and kayak anglers, with a 12V pure‑copper motor, 30" aluminum shaft, alloy bracket and a prop designed to resist ventilation; it runs efficiently for longer battery life, shifts...
Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Solo Review
You’ll get a stable, motorized 12-ft sit-on-top built for saltwater flats, with a 558 lb max capacity and 331 lb usable payload that suits serious anglers carrying heavy gear. It includes a removable 24 lb Minn Kota console with i-Pilot GPS Spot-Lock for precise...
HASWING-GPS 50736-120W Trolling Motor Review
You’ll get 55 lb thrust, a 48" shaft and high-sensitivity GPS anchoring that holds within about six feet, making this suited for lakes and coastal flats. The Helmsman app records and replays routes, and Auto-Navigate keeps speed and heading against wind and current....
LEDONNE SUP Electric Fin Thruster Review
You’ll find the LEDONNE SUP Electric Fin Thruster is a compact, bolt‑on carbon‑fiber fin motor that fits most standard SUP fin boxes (not BOTE), adds quiet thrust and predictable control, and boosts range up to about five times your paddling. It’s lightweight,...
Kayak/Sup Fish Finder Mount With 1.5” Universal Plate Ball Base Review
You’ll find this 1.5" universal plate ball-base mount fits sit-on-top kayaks, SUPs, and small skiffs and keeps your fishfinder and transducer steady in chop. It’s lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite with an adjustable transducer track that limits vibration and...
Helix PD™ Pedal Drive for Wilderness Systems Recon Review
The Helix PD™ clips into a Recon 120 to turn your legs into a quiet, hands‑free cruise system that’s tuned for fishing, giving steady forward thrust, a weed‑clearing zero‑draft kick, and predictable steering so you can cast and net without paddling; check mast...
Trolling Motor Bracket Review: Durable 12V Outboard Bracket
You’re looking at a compact, quick‑release bracket that mounts 12V outboards and thrusters on kayaks, inflatables and small pneumatic boats while giving 90° rotation and fine angle control. It’s lightweight yet rigid, uses marine‑grade coatings, composite bushings and...
12V Boat Motor Bracket Review
You want a compact, corrosion-resistant bracket to mount 60–86 lb 12V thrusters on inflatables and kayaks, and this one’s built for that: lightweight plastic body, stainless steel fasteners, and an aluminum-alloy spring give secure clamping, 90° rotation for trim and...
65LBS Electric Thrust Trolling Motor Review
You’ll get a compact, quiet 65‑lb thrust trolling motor driven by a 660 W pure‑copper brush motor that converts power into five forward and two reverse gears for precise torque control. The optimized propeller and impact protection cut cavitation and blade damage,...
Scotty #429 Extended Gear Head Adapter Review
You’ll get a compact, rugged Scotty adapter that brings your rod closer and lets you swivel and lock it one-handed for kayak or small-boat fishing. The kit includes the No. 428 gear head, No. 459 adjustable extender, and No. 412 post, all molded from fiber‑reinforced...
Brocraft Fishing Kayak Trolling Motor Mount Review
You’ll find the Brocraft trolling motor mount fits most kayaks without drilling and lets you switch left or right during setup, so you won’t be stuck with one orientation. It uses marine-grade alloy and molded nylon for corrosion resistance and controlled flex, with...
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